A client with osteoporosis is going home, where the client lives alone. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Arrange a home safety evaluation.
b. Ensure the client has a walker at home.
c. Help the client look into assisted living.
d. Refer the client to Meals on Wheels.
ANS: A
This client has several risk factors that place him or her at a high risk for falling. The nurse should consult social work or home health care to conduct a home safety evaluation. The other options may or may not be needed based upon the client's condition at discharge.
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